SSC-CGL 2019 Questions
7 June 2019 • Shift 3
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out.
A
AfghanistanB
IndonesiaC
IrelandD
NepalQuestion 2
Logical Reasoning
Select the number pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the following number-pair. 27 : 8
A
12 : 3B
39 : 14C
19 : 5D
33 : 9Question 3
Logical Reasoning
Three of the following four numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number that is different from the rest.
A
343B
731C
1331D
2197Question 4
Logical Reasoning
‘Judgment’ is related to ‘Deliver’ in the same way as ‘Rule’ is related to ‘_________’.
A
FollowB
ImplementC
PracticeD
RenderQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are two words in the following word pair- Mnemonic: Memory
A
Audition: MusicB
Sedative: SleepC
Drama: ActingD
Audience: SpeechQuestion 6
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. FLQV : JISU ∷ DJNR : ?
A
HGPQB
FGQNC
HMPSD
HGLQQuestion 7
Logical Reasoning
The different positions of the same dice are shown. Which number will be at the top if 3 is at the bottom?
A
1B
2C
4D
5Question 8
Logical Reasoning
Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statement to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some quadrilateral are squares. All squares are rhombuses. Conclusions: I. No quadrilateral is a rhombus. II. All rhombuses are squares. III. Some quadrilaterals are rhombuses.
A
Only conclusion III followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
None of the conclusions followsD
Only conclusion I followsQuestion 9
Logical Reasoning
If the word ANGEL is coded as BOHFM, then what will be the third alphabet in the code for the word SAVAGE?
A
UB
XC
BD
WQuestion 10
Logical Reasoning
How many triangles are there in the following figure?
A
29B
31C
27D
25Question 11
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Doctor 2. Recovery 3. Hospital 4. Home 5. Sickness 6. Medicine store
A
5, 3, 1, 6, 2, 4B
5, 3, 6, 1, 3, 2C
1, 5, 3, 6, 4, 2D
4, 5, 6, 1, 3, 2Question 12
Logical Reasoning
If + denotes – denotes * denotes / / denotes + then what will be the numeric value of 60 * 10 / 40 + 6 – 5 =
A
16B
3C
200D
144Question 13
Logical Reasoning
Select the set in which the number are related in the same way as are the number of the following set. (11, 16, 20)
A
(15, 20, 24)B
(9, 14, 19)C
(21, 26, 32)D
(17, 23, 26)Question 14
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters what sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series. cd_ab_cd_abb_dda_b
A
dbcbcB
dbdcbC
bbcdbD
cbdabQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. 6472 : 25 ∷ 7343 : 41 ∷ 6582 : ?
A
16B
18C
13D
14Question 16
Logical Reasoning
A cycle was sold for Rs.4, 140 with a profit of 15%. At what price could it have been sold to earn a profit of 25%
A
Rs. 4,500B
Rs. 4,200C
Rs. 4,350D
Rs. 4,850Question 17
Logical Reasoning
Three of the following four-word pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd word out.
A
Tamil Nadu : SouthB
Kerala : North-WestC
Assam : North-EastD
Punjab : NorthQuestion 18
Logical Reasoning
Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
A
HLPB
DHLC
PTXD
LPQQuestion 19
Logical Reasoning
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series: 7, 11, 18, 29, ?, 76
A
53B
47C
44D
61Question 20
Logical Reasoning
Three of the following four letter-clusters alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
A
FNMGB
SKLVC
BKJCD
PXWQQuestion 21
Logical Reasoning
Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every ________ years among athletes from all over Asia.
A
threeB
fourC
sixD
fiveQuestion 22
GK
The base financial year for the calculation of the all India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is:
A
2004-2005B
2011-2012C
2005-2006D
2010-2011Question 23
GK
The Qutub Minar was named after the Sufi saint ________.
A
Qutub-ud-Din AibakB
Alauddin Sabir KaliyarC
Syed Waheed AshrafD
Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar KakiQuestion 24
GK
________ won gold in the Men’s freestyle wrestling 65 kg category at the Dan Kolov 2019 wrestling event.
A
Yogeshwar DuttB
Sandeep TomarC
Sushil KumarD
Bajrang PuniaQuestion 25
GK
The Almatti dam project on the Krishna river was an issue between which states?
A
Karnataka and Goa B
Karnataka and Andhra PradeshC
Karnataka and Tamil NaduD
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil NaduQuestion 26
GK
________ built the world famous Harmandar Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
A
Guru Ram DasB
Guru Arjan DevC
Guru Angad DevD
Guru Siri Har Rai Question 27
GK
________ is an important road link between Srinagar on one side and Kargil and Leh on the other side.
A
Zoji LaB
Qara Tag LaC
Muling LaD
Shipki LaQuestion 28
GK
During whose reign did the Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visit India?
A
Harshavardhana B
Chandragupta VikramadityaC
Chandragupta ID
SamudraguptaQuestion 29
GK
Flying Officer ________ of the Indian Air Force (IAF) created history by becoming the first Indian woman to fly her first solo fighter flight in a Russian made MiG-21 fighter.
A
Bhawana KanthB
Mohana SinghC
Avani ChaturvediD
Anjali GuptaQuestion 30
GK
Who decides on the issue related to the disqualification of a Member of Lok Sabha under Tenth Schedule?
A
Vice PresidentB
Speaker C
Prime Minister D
PresidentQuestion 31
GK
The theory that dinosaurs were driven to extinction by the aftermath of a large asteroid impact on Earth was given by ________.
A
Wilhelm RöntgenB
Luis AlvarezC
Henry MoseleyD
William CrookesQuestion 32
GK
‘Shifting cultivation’ is also known as ________ in north-east India.
A
ChenaB
JhumC
LadangD
LoganQuestion 33
GK
The maximum number of nominated members to Lok Sabha by the president is ________.
A
4B
2C
0D
1Question 34
GK
The deficiency of which nutrient causes night blindness ?
A
Vitamin CB
ProteinsC
Vitamin KD
Vitamin AQuestion 35
GK
________ codified the first two laws of thermodynamics and deduced that the absolute zero of temperature is −273.15°C. He was honoured for this with the naming of the Kelvin temperature scale.
A
William CrookesB
Luis AlvarezC
William ThomsonD
Robert Hooke Question 36
GK
What does the Lorenz Curve indicate?
A
Relationship between the price of a certain commodity and its demandB
Income distributionC
Taxable income elasticityD
Rate of employmentQuestion 37
GK
In March 2019, the Government of ________ launched the 'Lose to Win' programme to assist overweight employees shed extra kilos and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
A
UAEB
AustraliaC
USD
UKQuestion 38
GK
Brazilian physicist and astronomer ________ was awarded the 2019 Templeton Prize, worth $1.4 million, for his work blending science and spirituality.
A
Marcelo GleiserB
Edwin HubbleC
Nicolaus CopernicusD
Charles MessierQuestion 39
GK
________ was the first person to isolate methane gas. He discovered that methane mixed with air could be exploded using an electric spark.
A
William ThomsonB
William CrookesC
Louis PasteurD
Alessandro VoltaQuestion 40
GK
________ is famous for outstanding specimen of Buddhist art and architecture, belonging to the period between the 3rd century B.C. and the 12th century A.D.
A
DewasB
VidishaC
SanchiD
SatnaQuestion 41
GK
In March 2018, Indian actress ________ was named as the new ambassador of the international award-winning non-profit organisation, Educate Girls.
A
Deepika PadukoneB
Priyanka ChopraC
Katrina KaifD
Aishwarya Rai Question 42
GK
The Suri king ________ defeated Humayun to regain his kingdom.
A
Sikandar SuriB
Mahmood SuriC
Bahalol Suri D
Sher Shah SuriQuestion 43
GK
Who invented the atomic battery in 1913?
A
Henry MoseleyB
Benjamin FranklinC
Alessandro VoltaD
Louis PasteurQuestion 44
GK
Who was the Fifth Sikh Gurus?
A
Guru AngadB
Guru HargobindC
Guru Arjan DevD
Guru RamdasQuestion 45
GK
In March 2019, a science teacher from rural Kenya named ________ won the prestigious Global Teacher Prize 2019, worth $1 million, which honours the world’s best teacher.
A
Hanan Al HroubB
Peter TabichiC
Nancie AtwellD
Andria ZafirakouQuestion 46
GK
What is the compound interest on a sum of Rs. 8,100 for \(1\frac{1}{4}\) years at 8% per annum, if the interest is compounded 5-monthly? (Nearest to Rs.1)
A
Rs. 873B
Rs. 824C
Rs. 842D
Rs. 837.3Question 47
Arithmetic
By how much percentage above the cost price should an article be marked up for sale so that after allowing two successive discounts of 20% and 6.25% on it, a net gain of 20% is made on the cost?
A
\(46\frac{1}{4}{\rm{\% }}\)B
60%C
\(66\frac{2}{3}{\rm{\% }}\)D
50%Question 48
Arithmetic
Two chords AB and CD of lengths 5 cm and 11 cm respectively are parallel and are on the same side of the centre O of a circle. If the distance between the chords is 3 cm, then what is the diameter of the circle?
A
√146 cmB
√142 cmC
38 cmD
37 cmQuestion 49
Arithmetic
The base and altitude of an isosceles triangle are 10 cm and 12 cm respectively. Then the length of each equal side is:
A
10 cmB
7.5 cmC
8.5 cmD
13 cmQuestion 50
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. x is divided among A, B and C such that the ratio of shares of A and B is 7 : 12 and that of B and C is 8 : 5. If the difference in the shares of A and C is Rs. 214, then the value of x is:
A
11, 770B
11, 128C
11, 342D
11, 556Question 51
Arithmetic
The average production of cars in 2018 is approximately what percent less than the total production of type D cars in 2015 and type B cars in 2017 taken together?
A
45.83%B
43.6%C
42.4%D
44.2%Question 52
Arithmetic
The total production of type A cars in 2016 and type E cars in 2014 taken together is what percent of the total production of type C cars during 2014 to 2018?
A
32B
40C
35D
36Question 53
Arithmetic
A cylindrical road roller made of metal is one meter long. Its inner radius is 27 cm and the thickness of the metal sheet rolled into it is 9 cm. What is the weight of the roller, if 1 cm 3 of the metal weight 8 g?
A
453.6π kgB
442.4π kgC
449π kgD
441π kgQuestion 54
Arithmetic
The value of sin 2 30°.cos 2 45° + 4tan 2 30° + (sin 2 90°)/2 + 2cos90° is∶
A
2B
23/12C
15/8D
47/24Question 55
Arithmetic
If 10-digit number 67127y76x2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (7x – 2y) is:
A
10B
3C
5D
7Question 56
Arithmetic
Four different positive numbers are written in ascending order. One-third of the average of all the four numbers is 19 less than the greatest of these numbers. If the average of the first three numbers is 12, the greatest number among the given numbers is:
A
25B
24C
21D
22Question 57
Arithmetic
The value of 6 – 6 ÷ 6 × 6 + (6 ÷ 6 of 6) × 6 – \(\left( {3\frac{2}{3} \div \frac{{11}}{3}{\rm{of}}\frac{2}{3}\; \div 5} \right)\) is:
A
7/10B
2C
0D
-1Question 58
Arithmetic
Surbhi spends 75% of her income. If her income increases by 20% and saving decrease by 1% then the percentage increase in her expenditure is:
A
22B
2.7C
27D
2.2Question 59
Arithmetic
A journey of 96 km takes one hour less by a fast train (A) than by a slow train (B). If the average speed of B is 16 km/h less than that of A, then the average speed (in km/h) of A is:
A
64B
60C
48D
54Question 60
Arithmetic
\(\left( {\frac{{2\tan 30^\circ }}{{1 - {{\tan }^2}\;30^\circ }}} \right){\rm{}} = {\rm{}}?\)
A
√3B
1/3C
1/√3D
3Question 61
Arithmetic
A person sells an article at a profit of 12%. If he had purchased it for 12% less and sold it for Rs. 9 less, he would have gained 27%. What is the original cost price of the article?
A
Rs. 4,500B
Rs. 4,000C
Rs. 4,250D
Rs. 3,750Question 62
Arithmetic
If \(\frac{{6x}}{{\left( {2{x^2}{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}5x - 2{\rm{\;}}} \right)}}{\rm{}} = {\rm{}}1,{\rm{\;}}x > 0\) , then the value of \({x^3}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\frac{1}{{{x^3}}}\) is :
A
5√17/16B
5√17/8C
3√17/4D
3√17/8Question 63
Arithmetic
If (8x 3 + 27y 3 ) ÷ (2x + 3y) = (Ax 2 + Bxy + Cy 2 ), then the value of (5A + 4B + 3C) is:
A
24B
27C
26D
23Question 64
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of the total production of type A cars in 2017 and type C cars in 2014 taken together to the total production of type B cars in 2014, type C cars in 2017 and type E cars in 2018 taken together?
A
12 : 11B
5 : 6C
2 : 3D
3 : 4Question 65
Arithmetic
If the data related to the production of type D cars is represented by a pie chart, then the central angle of the sector representing the production of cars in 2017 will be:
A
50°B
81.6°C
75.6°D
78°Question 66
Arithmetic
In a circle with centre O, PQR is a tangent at the point Q on it. AB is a chord in the circle parallel to the tangent such that ∠BQR = 70°. What is the measure of ∠AQB?
A
35°B
60°C
55°D
40°Question 67
Arithmetic
If \(\frac{{tan\theta }}{{1 - cot\theta }}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\frac{{\cot \theta }}{{1 - \tan \theta }}{\rm{}} = {\rm{}}1{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}k\) , then k = _________.
A
cosec θ.sec θB
cot θ + sec θC
tan θ + sec θD
tan θ cosec θQuestion 68
Arithmetic
In ∆ABC, AM ⊥ BC and AN is the bisector of ∠A. What is the measure of ∠MAN, if ∠B = 55° and ∠C = 35°?
A
10°B
15°C
5°D
12°Question 69
Arithmetic
If \(\frac{1}{{{\rm{cosec\;\theta }} - 1}}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\frac{1}{{{\rm{cosec\;\theta \;}} + {\rm{\;}}1}}{\rm{}} = {\rm{}}2\sec {\rm{\theta }},{\rm{\;}}0^\circ < {\rm{\theta }} < 90^\circ \) , then the value of (cot θ + cos θ) is:
A
(√2 + 1)/√2B
(1 + √2)/2C
1 + √2D
(2 + √3)/2Question 70
Arithmetic
The ratio of the efficiencies of A, B and C is 3 : 5 : 1. Working together, they can complete a piece of work in 5 days. A and B work together for 3 days. The remaining work will be completed by C alone in?
A
24 daysB
21 daysC
18 daysD
15 daysQuestion 71
Arithmetic
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.
A
forB
awayC
outD
upQuestion 72
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. TRANSIENT
A
celestialB
permanentC
temporalD
stationaryQuestion 73
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The heavy losses in business came like a bolt from the blue .
A
an ominous warningB
an unexpected eventC
a windfallD
a thunderstormQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the correct active form of the given sentence. The hunchback was being laughed at by everyone.
A
Everyone laughed at the hunchback.B
Everyone laughs at the hunchback.C
Everyone was laughing at the hunchback.D
Everyone is laughing at the hunchback.Question 75
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. FURY
A
frightB
angerC
sorrowD
crueltyQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select one word substitution for the given words. To give up the throne
A
bequeathB
abdicateC
consignD
usurpQuestion 77
Comprehension
In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Each of the girls have given an impressive dance performance.
A
have givenB
an impressiveC
Each of the girlsD
dance performanceQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
conciousB
complacantC
contemptibleD
corigibleQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5.
A
besideB
aroundC
behindD
underQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4
A
hisB
itC
themD
herQuestion 81
Comprehension
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. What can we do to avoid anger and provocation? B. Anger and tension are prevalent due to conflicts arising out of these differences. C. Society is full of people who think and act differently. D. We need to develop in ourselves the capacity for conversion to turn negative experiences into positive thinking.
A
ABDCB
CBADC
CADBD
ACBDQuestion 82
Comprehension
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The committee members were in ______ over the budget for the function.
A
dissentB
differenceC
deferenceD
descentQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. He kicked up a row when he was denied entry to the amusement park.
A
waited in a queueB
cried with sorrowC
kicked the guardD
created a fussQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
apearanceB
attendenceC
abundanceD
arrogenceQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Some people believe that discipline means blind submission to authority.
A
It was believed by some people that discipline meant blind submission to authority.B
It has been believed by some people that discipline means blind submission to authority.C
It is believed by some people that discipline means blind submission to authority.D
It is belief by some people that discipline means blind submission to authority.Question 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3
A
takesB
has takenC
tookD
will takeQuestion 87
Comprehension
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. Only the fittest creatures can survive while competing for food. B. Why do some species survive and others become extinct? C. His answer was that there is ceaseless struggle for life among all creatures. D. This was the question that Darwin asked himself.
A
ABDCB
BCDAC
ADCBD
BDCAQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select one word substitution for the given words. A trade that is prohibited by law
A
inaptB
illicitC
incredibleD
illusiveQuestion 89
Comprehension
In the sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. If so many catches had not being dropped, we would have won the match.
A
won the matchB
If so many catchesC
we would haveD
had not being droppedQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2.
A
gainedB
inheritedC
extractedD
procuredQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. We must endeavour to increase women's access for education also employment .
A
access in education also employmentB
access to education and employmentC
No improvementD
excess to education or employmentQuestion 92
Comprehension
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The old man wished to donate his ______ wealth for the upliftment of the downtrodden.
A
immenseB
intenseC
elusiveD
eminentQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. Let us not neglect important aspects of life although pursue momentary pleasures .
A
through pursued in momentary pleasures.B
No improvementC
while pursuing momentary pleasures.D
by pursued moment pleasures.Question 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. RETICENT
A
garrulousB
silentC
confidentD
extrovertQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. LIBERTY
A
slaveryB
freedomC
autonomyD
reservation